Triple-Chocolate and Espresso Brownies

A triple-threat chocolate treat, these dense chocolate brownies are topped with a delectable layer of chocolate and cream cheese frosting and a sprinkling of chocolate-covered espresso beans.


Triple-Chocolate and Espresso Brownies

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Servings: 20 brownies
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    butter
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  • 4  ounces
    bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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  • 3  ounces
    unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • eggs
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  • 1  tablespoon
    espresso powder
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 2/3  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  cup
    miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
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  • 1  recipe
    Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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    Chocolate-covered espresso beans, chopped (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, bittersweet chocolate, and unsweetened chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with heavy foil, extending foil over the pan edges. Grease foil; set pan aside.
2.
Stir the sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon just until combined. Stir in espresso powder and vanilla. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
3.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting over cooled brownies. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut brownies out of the pan. Place on cutting board; cut into brownies. If desired, sprinkle with chocolate-covered espresso beans. Makes 20 brownies.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
In a small saucepan, heat and stir 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; let cool. In a medium bowl, stir together one 3-ounce package softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Stir in melted chocolate until smooth.

To Store
Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw bars, if frozen. Let refrigerated bars stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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